STAMFORD — On Sunday, August 18 at 3 PM, Friends of Music of Stamford, NY presents the highly acclaimed Balourdet Quartet, performing works by Haydn, Bartók, Smetana. Featuring Angela Bae (violin), Justin DeFilippis (violin), Benjamin Zannoni (viola), and Russell Houston (cello), this dynamic chamber ensemble takes creative risks on stage, producing both emotionally intense and intimate moments. Its unique closeness and unwavering sense of team trust earned it the 2021 Grand Prize at New York’s Concert Artists Guild Competition, the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and Chamber Music America’s 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. 

This event is generously hosted by the First Presbyterian Church at 96 Main Street, Stamford, NY. Admission is by donation at the door; the suggested donation is $15 per person, $10 for seniors & students. There is no charge for those under age 13. Cash or check only; no reservations or advance sales. Visit www.friendsmusic.org for more information about this concert and the rest of the Friends of Music 2024 season.